Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Sydney?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Sydney or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Khao Sok National Park, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Sydney or Khao Sok National Park?
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $207Khao Sok National Park $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $207, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $126. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sydney and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $103Khao Sok National Park $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $206Khao Sok National Park $56
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Khao Sok National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Khao Sok National Park $74
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$13
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Taxi to Airport$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD shared ride seat in vehicle shuttle transfer: $13
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Shared Transfer to Sydney CBD: $22
- Shuttle Transfer from Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay to Sydney Airport: $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $25
- Sydney Arrival Transfer: Airport to City or Overseas Passenger Terminal: $25
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $27
- Sydney Airport to White Bay Port transfer: $27
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $36
- Sydney Airport Vip Transfer to city: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Sydney change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySydney $77Khao Sok National Park $52
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.62
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Lunch Special$9.81
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.81
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Meat Pies$3.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $54
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
- Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $31Khao Sok National Park $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$29
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$125
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Powerhouse Museum$9.85
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sydney's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $1.79
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $7.20
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.20
- Sydney Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.40
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Haunted Sydney Self-Guided Audio Ghost Tour: $10
- Experience Sydney Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Aboriginal Art Exhibition Ticket, Art Gallery of NSW: $17
- Razor Gangs True Crime Tour: $17
- Tickets & Tours at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
- Tours & Exhibitions at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Khao Sok National Park $6.50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Wollongong Bar Crawl Go Out with a Gong: $15
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $78
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
- Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Khao Sok National Park is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Khao Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney than you might in Khao Sok National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sydney or Khao Sok National Park?
Sydney has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Khao Sok National Park. Many visitors come to Sydney in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Sydney is cooler than Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during summer. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Sydney usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Parkin July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Khao Sok National Park. Most visitors come to Sydney for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
In the autumn, Sydney is cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sydney in April average around 19°C (65°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
In the autumn, Sydney often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Parkin October. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sydney usually gets less rain in April than Khao Sok National Parkin October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Sydney because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Sydney is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 12°C (53°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during winter. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Sydney usually receives more rain than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Sydney during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sydney this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
Sydney is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F)in April.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the spring, Sydney often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Parkin April. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun.
Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Sydney usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Parkin April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.